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Shamash grant your wish. What your mouth has said, may…

“Shamash grant your wish. What your mouth has said, may your eyes see. May he open for you the barred path, unclose the road for your footsteps, unlock the mountain for your foot. May the night give you things that please you, and may Lugalbanda stand beside you and satisfy your wish. May you be…” quote by John Gardner
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““Shamash grant your wish. What your mouth has said, may your eyes see. May he open for you the barred path, unclose the road for your footsteps, unlock the mountain for your foot. May the night give you things that please you, and may Lugalbanda stand beside you and satisfy your wish. May you be granted your wish as a child is.””

John Gardner

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A prayer invoking divine assistance to fulfill personal desires, seeking guidance, protection, and fulfillment on life's journey.

In simple terms: Ask a deity for help achieving wishes.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine guidance for personal goals.

Themes

faith hope personal quest divine aid wish fulfillment

Mood

reflective inspirational spiritual

Type

poetic motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • goal setting
  • ritual practice
  • seeking counsel

Key Concepts

prayer mythology spiritual guidance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal actions accompany your prayers?
  • How do you balance faith with effort?
A Different Perspective

Relying on external forces may limit personal responsibility.

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